Laykin et Cie has recently re-released fabulous Jewels as worn by Gloria Swanson in "Father Takes a Wife" the RKO new modern comedy released in 1941 and also starring Adolphe Menjou, John Howard, Florence Rice, a young and handsome Desi Arnaz, Neil Hamilton and Helen Broderick.

Swanson was a long time lover of Laykin jewels and even named the firm "Laykin et Cie" replacing the old "Laykin Diamond Company" back in 1932.

Here she is shown in her long awaited return to the silver screen in 1941 wearing a pugnacious brooch in the style of the Japanese Kabuki theater which was created by Laykin's lead designer George Headley for the Film. The star is also wearing with her lovely chiffon dress by RKO costume designer Rene Hubert with classic Laykin 3 stone oval earrings featuring graduated oval citrines set in 18kt yellow gold. On her wrist is a giant Laykin bangle which featured an enormous aquamarine set in a bezel and Swanson finishes off the elegant and confident look with a great Laykin cocktail ring presenting a 30 ct yellow citrine which surely lit up the room and complimented her stunning blue eyes.

Each of these stunning pieces are now available as part of the Laykin "Jewels Noir" collection.